Lunette - Massachusetts State Seal c. 1937

"Lunette - Massachusetts State Seal" is a c. 1937 painting by Jane Iverson (1910-1997) depicting the state seal of Massachusetts. The seal features a Native American holding a bow and arrow, a symbol of the state's early history. The shield is surrounded by various weapons, including swords, cannon, and a drum, representing the state's military heritage. The painting is presented in a lunette format, an arched shape often used in Renaissance art. The composition emphasizes the state's historical significance, a central theme in Iverson's art.